The Dog Spa | Canine Rehabilitation | Kennels | Grooming | Blackwood

Chica aged 6 years was referred by her vet because of mobility problems. Her owner found that she became exhausted very soon after starting a walk and that her walking was laboured with a lot of huffing and puffing.

Chica was always willing to go but found that she couldn't really keep up.

Her owner found it difficult to help with weight reduction as exercise was so limited. Chica first weighed in at 48 kg in November 2007.

Each week her weight was monitored and she achieved regular weight loss. We had a couple of weeks where the weight seemed static then we saw the consistent pattern of loss return.

Chica herself became much more active and enjoys her walk - running around playing with toys again.

The picture is of Chica in March 2008 weighing 38 kg having achieved a weight loss of 10 kg - the exact weight of Sally who is sitting next to her!! - her significant weight loss!

Chica now weighs 34 kg and is happily swimming for 20 minutes each week as she enjoys it so much.